St Peter's Hospice urges community support as '44 Days' campaign enters final stretch
Bristol’s St Peter’s Hospice is urging the local community to come together and support its powerful ‘44 Days’ fundraising campaign as it enters its final stretch.
On average patients spend 44 days under the care of St Peter’s Hospice. The campaign focusses on the profound difference expert support can make when time is limited, and how the charity fills those final days with light.
Each year, St Peter’s Hospice helps patients and families make the most of every moment, whether that’s sharing a meal, watching the sunrise or simply sitting with someone they love without the burden of pain. The charity is now calling on supporters to donate vital funds that enable them to provide specialist care, comfort and space for families to focus on what truly matters.
Donors are invited to raise £44 through one-off donations, bake sales, charity challenges or workplace whip-rounds or simply donate an amount of their choice to make a difference.
Susan Hamilton, Chief Executive at St Peter’s Hospice, said: “On average, people are referred to us just 44 days before they die. Some are with us for less time, others for much longer, but what matters most is the quality of that time. Our role is to help people live as well as possible, right until the end.
“By managing pain and symptoms, coordinating care and handling complex medication and paperwork, our teams take on the clinical and practical burden so families can concentrate on being together. We can’t stop time, but we can make it matter.”
Hospice care has been shown to significantly improve quality of life by reducing pain, supporting emotional wellbeing and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. But despite its impact, St Peter’s Hospice currently reaches only around one third of the people locally who could benefit from its care.
As the campaign draws to a close, the Hospice is emphasising the urgent need for support. Funds raised will help provide essential care at the Hospice in Brentry, in patients’ homes and across the community. With demand rising, donations are crucial to ensuring that no one in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire faces the end of life without comfort, dignity and compassionate care.
Susan continued: “Our vision is that no one should face the end of life without the care and support they need. With the help of this campaign, we can bring light into people’s darkest days and give families the precious gift of time well spent.”
The Hospice is asking the public to donate whatever they can as the ‘44 Days’ appeal approaches its end.
To donate and learn more, visit: 44 Days - St Peter's Hospice
